Total births
11
Boys' name · since 1918
Thadus
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Thadus, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1918–1935
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
11 boys have been named Thadus since 1918, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Thadus has been recorded 11 times among boys since 1918, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 1935.
- 11 total births
- 1918–1935 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 boys have been named Thadus since 1918, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1935.
- 11
- total births
- 1918–1935
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Thadus was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
6 babies were named Thadus in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Thadus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Thadus splits its recorded history at 1935: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1935 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Thadus at a glance
Last recorded 1935Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Thadus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–1935
- Peak year (1918)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Thadus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Thadus's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Thadus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
6 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 6 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thadus? ▼
11 babies have been named Thadus since 1918. It was last recorded in 1935. The peak year was 1918 with 6 births.
When was Thadus most popular? ▼
Thadus was most popular in the 1910s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
How long has the name Thadus been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Thadus since 1918 -- 18 years through the most recent 1935 data.
What names are similar to Thadus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Thaddeus, Thad, Thatcher, Thane, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Thadus's data
- Thadus's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1930s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Thadus
Nearby Names Like Thadus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thadus
Thaddeus Boy
#852 26,057 births
Thad Boy
#12364 8,219 births
Thatcher Boy
#1040 4,955 births
Thane Boy
#2967 2,604 births
Thayne Boy
#6507 1,450 births
Compare Thadus side by side: Thadus vs Thaddeus Thadus vs Thad Thadus vs Thatcher
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1918–1935 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Thadus: Baby Name Since 1918 - 11 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thadus. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Thadus draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.